Sapporo Seeks Cultural Property Protection Instructor, Applications Open Through Dec. 26

The fixed-term post focuses on stewardship of city cultural assets through public engagement, documentation, site monitoring, citizen support at the Sapporo Clock Tower office.

Overview

Sapporo City opened a postal application window from Dec. 8 to Dec. 26, 2025, for one fiscal‑year cultural property protection instructor, requiring a photo‑attached resume marked per instructions to the Cultural Properties Division.
The appointment runs from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027, with the first month as a conditional period and potential reappointment based on satisfactory performance.
Duties include outreach such as lectures, preparation and organization of cultural heritage materials, patrols to check protection and management, and responses to public inquiries.
The workplace is the Sapporo Clock Tower Building 10th floor, with a schedule of Monday to Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. with a 45‑minute break, and holidays on weekends, national holidays, and Dec. 29–Jan. 3.
Pay is listed at ¥170,156 per month including regional allowance as of November 2025, subject to change at hiring, with possible additions based on prior service and eligibility for commuting, overtime, and term‑end allowances.